Weekend Reports
Rachel ran the marathon in 4 hours and 23 minutes. An hour faster than the one in Chicago - I think the cold temperatures helped as did the extra training and of course her Dad to keep her company the last 13 miles.
While Rachel was in the shower and Dave in the room I had the boyfriend all to myself! After asking some polite questions I said I am only asking questions so you don’t tell Rachel that we sat here and stared at each other. To which he replied ... I like answering questions! So how could I hold back after that? But I did. I did ask him what his favorite vacation was. I gave him to teasers to ask Rachel about on the drive home ( a vacation which included a trip to the hospital and I forget the other one). It is interesting thinking about how long the getting to know you phase his - how much childhood history, likes and dislikes, stories etc - that they don’t have to know or need to know in order for the relationship to go forward but you are tempted to hand him a book entitled “All About Rachel” - and say read it and I’ll test you on it. He seems nice enough so we will see how it goes.
Posted by Maureen on 10/18 at 06:28 PM
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I went to see Sergio today, one of the Heartland movies. It was about the man who headed the UN efforts in Iraq and was killed when a bomb exploded back in 200?. These movies always make me feel so disconnected from the world in some ways - yes, I remember hearing the story but seeing this movie makes me ask myself… why wasn’t I more aware or more impacted at the time? They also make me feel inadequate - what individuals can accomplish and here I am doing my little things.
Apparently there was a 2 for 1 post note type coupon for matinees on the front of I believe Fridays paper.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 10/19 at 05:25 PM
Yeah Rachel. Not sure that I could stay erect or even walk slowly for four hours much less run. It is cool that Dave jumped in to pace her.
It is amazing what some people do and accomplish but the world will have to settle for my little bit. I pick up litter when the dogs go for their walk. Not much but better than nothing.
Sunday I plan to go on the 1:00 hike at Dell Web.
Want to go Maureen? Anyone? I watched Marley and Me tonight and bawled at the predictable end.
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 10/21 at 10:23 PM
Great running - and nice of you and Dave to be there in support of Rachel. And no matter where the boyfriend deal goes, it sounds like they are enjoying each others company,and that is a positive thing. The hard part is being a parent on the sidelines!!
Posted by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on 10/18 at 07:07 PM